ABEJA Merlot, Columbia Valley 2014

The 2014 Columbia Valley Merlot begins with aromatics of baking spices, black cherries, black olive tapenade and hints of chocolate shavings. The palate is concentrated, yeilding flavors reminiscent of black tea, wild blackberry preserves, crème de cassis and Turkish coffee. There is wonderful weight and a gorgeous, velvety texture which continues through the finsih. This is an outstanding effort by the talented winemakers of Abeja. (Best 2017-2029) - August, 2017 (OB)